IF YOU THINK HONG KONG is a fabulous playground for adults, just wait til you see what’s in store here for your entire family: the best hotels from the kiddo perspective will transport you beneath the waves or up to the moon, just by checking in.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL HONG KONG
This elegant hotel combines five-star luxury with an unparalleled location right near Central ferry pier. Choose from spacious rooms with spectacular views and prepare for the kids to be pampered, thanks to child-sized amenities— plus kids’ tents, videos and board games available through the concierge. They’ll love the World of Arts and Wonder program, which provides culinary, sports, wellness and art workshops. Then there’s the Kids’ Playzone, which has a car-racing simulator, a foosball table, and more. Mums aren’t overlooked, either: at The Spa they’ll find special pre-natal and post-natal treatments.
fourseasons.com; rates from HK$6,000
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THE FULLERTON OCEAN PARK HOTEL HONG KONG
The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel is an ideal family retreat, boasting ocean views and proximity to the rides and attractions of Ocean Park. Their Explorers Club features an expansive play zone, perfect for kids aged one to 10, and an outdoor kids’ lagoon that provides a welcome escape during the warmer months, while parents enjoy the hotel’s spectacular infinity pool. For a day out, discover the Fullerton’s unique family-friendly cultural activities, such as the Aberdeen Sampan boat expedition. To really impress the kids, book one of the hotel’s themed rooms, available in motifs like “mermaid princess” and “safari.”
fullertonhotels.com; rates from HK$1,580
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THE PENINSULA HONG KONG
The Peninsula Hong Kong offers an exceptionally comfortable stay for families. Their creative, child-friendly workshops include dim sum making and chocolate-bear painting, and during festive periods expand to seasonal activities like lion dance classes for Chinese New Year and egg decorating for Easter. Ask the hotel’s concierge to arrange a bespoke family tour of the Tsim Sha Tsui neighbourhood, so you can delve into local cultural and art experiences, markets and more. From The Pen, it’s also easy to get to Hong Kong Island via the Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour.
peninsula.com; rates from HK$6,500
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ISLAND SHANGRI-LA, HONG KONG
This five-star hotel has just unveiled an entire floor dedicated to families. It features playfully themed rooms (Hong Kong Wonders or Safari Adventures, for example), plus communal space Hangout (a play space and workshop) and The Pantry. Here, parents can borrow top- shelf amenities like Stokke high-chairs and Nuna TRVL strollers, baby monitors, and loads more—toss in the washers and dryers, and basically you only need to pack for your time in transit. To cool off, head to the hotel’s oasis-like landscaped pool area, complete with splash pad, water cannons and toddler pool.
shangri-la.com; rates from HK$3,900
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ROSEWOOD HONG KONG
One of the newer hotels in Hong Kong, this ultra-luxurious address offers five-star experiences for all ages—for kids, this translates to the recently revamped Rosewood Explorers’ Club playrooms. The hotel also offers a comprehensive list of children’s activities and workshops that include cooking, arts and crafts, dance and wellness. In terms of hotel amenities, youngsters are welcomed with special in-room extras and kids’ menus. Extra-spacious connecting rooms make family stays even more comfortable, as do on-demand child-minding services. Baby in the picture? Stop by Asaya wellness spa for some pre- and post-natal pampering.
rosewoodhotels.com; rates from HK$6,500
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Runners-up:
• Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel sino-hotels.com; rates from HK$900
• Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin hyatt.com; rates from HK$950
• Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong mandarinoriental.com; rates from HK$4,800
• The Murray, Hong Kong niccolohotels.com; rates from HK$3,145
• The Ritz-Carlton ritzcarlton.com; rates from HK$5,000
Lede and hero image courtesy of The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong.
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